Nasdaq ETFs

The bond market has endured a shocking 2022 as the Federal Reserve rushed to raise rates amid inflation and economic uncertainty. What opportunities does the market hold for 2023? VettaFi contributor Dan Mika spoke with Ryan O’Malley, a fixed income portfolio strategist at Sage Advisory Services, to look at the potential to benefit from the [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

By Andrew Poreda, Vice President & Senior Research Analyst  1) World Rocked By 29 Billion-Dollar Weather Disasters In 2022  What it means: It sure has been a costly year in terms of weather damage. According to insurance broker Aon, the world has seen at least 29 weather events this year that have caused $1 billion [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

While all of Invesco’s equal-weight sector ETFs recorded gains during October, there were five sectors that performed exceptionally well, pulling the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index higher. The S&P 500 Index gained 8.10% on a total return basis during the month of October, notching its best month since the broad market’s July rally. During the [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Sometimes a rising tide does not lift all boats. Despite the S&P 500 gaining 8% in October, some of its biggest names experienced sharp selloffs in response to disappointing earnings figures, including Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Facebook. With stark differences between individual stocks emerging, benchmark dispersion surged to an annualized 36%, the highest since March [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Allianz Investment Management has expanded its lineup of Buffered ETFs with the launch of two monthly buffered U.S. large-cap November funds. The two new ETFs are the AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer10 Nov ETF (NYSE Arca: NVBT) and the AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 Nov ETF (NYSE Arca: NVBW). As market conditions remain turbulent due [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

I had the great fortune to sit down and talk individually to three notable advisors within the investment community about innovations they’re seeing within bonds. Jim Bianco, CMT, president and macro strategist at Bianco Research LLC; John Davi, founder, CEO, and CIO at Astoria Portfolio Advisors; and Cameron Dawson, CFA, CIO at NewEdge Wealth all [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Solar energy can give investors exposure to high growth opportunities to set up their portfolios for future gains. One solar company in particular, First Solar, is getting bullish vibes from a pair of Wall Street analysts. Bank of America analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith confirmed a buy rating, noting that the stock is “well positioned to benefit [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

In the most recent episode of “ETF 360,” VettaFi head of research Todd Rosenbluth is joined by ProShares head of investment strategy group Simeon Hyman, CFA to discuss ex-sector ETFs tied to the S&P 500. Advisors typically take a broad approach when it comes to investing in the S&P 500, but Rosenbluth noted that “what [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Real estate equities and the related funds are slumping this year against the backdrop of five interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. Those are the breaks for rate-sensitive asset classes. However, talk of a “Fed pivot” is increasing, indicating that funds such as the Virtus Duff & Phelps Global Real Estate Securities (VGISX) could [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

In financial market terms, October has a dubious reputation, but the S&P 500 jumped 8.13% last month. That could be a good sign, particularly with seasonality turning favorable. If a year-end rally shows further signs of materializing, investors may want to evaluate exchange traded funds such as the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) and the Invesco [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Fixed income investors are increasingly demanding climate-aware solutions, and one of the primary destinations for fulfilling those demands is green bond territory. The VanEck Green Bond ETF (NYSEArca: GRNB) is the leading exchange traded fund for efficient exposure to green bonds, and it could be on the cusp of big things, both over the near- [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

With the demand for access to crypto markets through Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) increasing, issuers are continuing to develop strategies to meet investors’ needs.

KraneShares has established itself over the years as a firm synonymous with investment into China and is the issuer of the immensely popular KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB), a fund that tracks the major tech growth companies in China. VettaFi sat down recently with Brendan Ahern, CIO of KraneShares, to discuss the roots of the [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Investors long frustrated by the volatility and low quality associated with some emerging markets equities have options for revisiting the asset class, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) virtues could set the stage for better long-term outcomes. Some exchange traded funds are geared specifically to meet this demand. One member of that group is the [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

South Korea’s economy has been feeling the pangs of global inflation for most the year, culminating in a dismal third quarter performance. However, the Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares (KORU) has been showing signs of life, which could mean a comeback could be playing out. In the meantime, the country’s economy has been [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Investors bullish about the run of good news over the last two weeks in the market may want to ask whether it’s time to buy ARKK, the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK). The strategy has risen significantly from its 52-week low of $33.74 on October 13th as options buyers set themselves up for potential upside that [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

With commodities funds still off recent highs, now is an ideal time to get into the asset class.  The Invesco Agriculture Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF (PDBA) offers actively managed exposure to agricultural commodities – all while bypassing the need for a K-1 tax form, making it an appealing offering for investors. The fund can [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

October is looking to be a strong month for markets. Though dipping on Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is on track to have its best month since 1976. And while some investors believe this rally is a sign that the Federal Reserve will stick a soft landing, Sandra Testani, vice president of ETF product [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Investors are moving back into consumer staples ETFs, a tried and true investment strategy for times when the economy is uncertain. The Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Consumer Staples ETF (RHS) has seen $202 million in net inflows year to date. After seeing outflows between September 1 and October 13, flows reversed, and the fund [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

In a sign that more investors want more guidance in their portfolio and that exchange-traded funds are a better way to invest in strategies of all shapes and sizes, an increased number of actively managed ETFs are hitting the market. Last week saw the launch of six new active ETFs, bringing the total number of [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.